Paulus Janszoon Moreelse (1571 - 1638)

Paulus Janszoon Moreelse

Paulus Janszoon Morelse was a Dutch portrait painter and architect of the Golden Age, a member of the Guild of St. Luke in Utrecht. He was very popular as a portrait painter and received commissions from all over the Republic: he painted portraits of contemporaries and colleagues as well as members of the nobility. Morelse also painted pastoral and historical scenes in Mannerist style. He is also known as an active architect of his time: he designed several buildings.

Date and place of birt:	1571, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Date and place of death:	6 march 1638, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Nationality:	The Netherlands
Period of activity:	XVI, XVII century
Specialization:	Artist, Painter, Portraitist
Art school / group:	Dutch School, Guild of Saint Luke, Utrecht Guild of Saint Luke
Genre:	History painting, Pastoral, Portrait
Art style:	Baroque, Mannerism, Old Masters